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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2018

C O N T E N T S

O U R M I S S I O N

Community of Hope creates opportunities for low-income families in Washington, DC, including those experiencing homelessness, to achieve good health, a stable home, family-sustaining income, and hope.

Stable Housing Gives Hope . . . . . . . 1

Kelly’s Gratitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ending Homelessness . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Increasing Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Improving Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maternal and Child Health . . . . . . 10

Welcoming The Commons . . . . . . 11

Night of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Our Amazing Volunteers . . . . . . . . 14

Being Good Neighbors . . . . . . . . . 15

Our Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Follow Us in the News . . . . . . . . . . 20

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D eidra Eskew, DC native and mom of two, went through much of her childhood feeling alone . She never knew her father and lost her mother

as a young adult .“I had no hope,” Deidra said . “Even though I

had the push and brains to do everything I was supposed to, it wasn’t working . I needed more help .”

Deidra had to get better not only for herself but for her two kids, ages nine and two . She was referred to Community of Hope where she has worked on her life goals including sobriety and letting go of anger from her childhood and challenges in her adult life .

“When I got to Community of Hope, I felt a newfound freedom . I’m around people that are trying to do the same things as I am; be better” she said . “That makes me feel comfortable and it gives me back my hope .”

Leading Change on Complex ChallengesOur programs include housing services, comprehensive healthcare, financial support services, and other services for families. Community of Hope provides compassionate support for the whole person. We understand that one problem often leads to another. Chronic disease or depression can make maintaining employment a challenge. Lack of safe and stable housing can lead to stress that exacerbates a patient’s health problems.

Because of Community of Hope’s extensive range of services, the people we serve experience a light that sparks lasting improvements in their lives.

S TA B L E H O U S I N G G I V E S H O P E

Lighting A Way Forward for Deidra

“Community of Hope gave me hope—knowing that I was going to be okay and my kids were going to be okay. I knew that I was going to be pushed to do better for myself and for them.” —DEIDRA ESKEW, HOUSING CLIENT

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Dear Friends,

Your light shines bright for the families we serve who are overcoming homelessness . Your warmth floods the lives of patients seeking medical, dental, and emotional wellness .

Thank you for giving, encouraging, and sharing the good news of our work .

It’s always a privilege for me to share the impact of our partnership with you . 2018 was an incredible year with our return to our beloved Marie Reed Health Center, the long-awaited opening of The Commons at Stanton Square, and finally, the opportunity to provide safe, dignified housing for 50 additional families at The Triumph . A record-breaking number of people both in healthcare and housing turned to us for hope .

Our work is critical – especially at a time when our neighbors continue to struggle to find and maintain affordable housing and when huge disparities exist in access to healthcare and positive health outcomes for many at-risk neighbors, particulary for moms and babies . That’s why 2019 is a year of dreaming, planning, and strategizing about where we can make deeper impact for families . As a staff and board, we are listening to best practices, prioritizing our biggest ideas, and developing our dream into a three-year plan .

We look forward to sharing the outcomes of our planning and hope you’ll carry the light with us into the year ahead .

With Gratitude,

Kelly Sweeney McShane President and CeO

Dr . Tabari Baker ChairKimberly Woods ViCe ChairMaira Mendoza seCretaryCaty Poulin treasurerBeniam AdoMatthew BlumensteinChristopher EarleyRob LazerowStepfan MartinAlyce McFarlandIngrid ScottKeven VanceMaria WeberHeather Wise(list as of December 2018)

Glowing with Gratitude O U R B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

After years of increases in family homelessness in DC, our city saw a decrease of nearly 40% over the past two years! This significant drop was recognized by the National Alliance to End Homelessness who awarded Community of Hope with an “Excellence in Ending Family Homelessness” nonprofit award along with our partners, DC Department of Human Services, at their national conference .

Still, over 6,500 women, men, and children in our city do not have a stable place to call home . Many factors contribute to homelessness, including poverty, systemic racism, and unemployment . The median household income in Ward 8 – where the majority of our housing families come from – is only $34,824, less than half the median for the District . Sixty-three percent of renters

in Ward 8 have to spend more than 30% of their gross income on rent . On top of that, Wards 7 and 8 have the highest unemployment rates in the District .

Our housing programs provide stability and hope in the face of difficult circumstances . Our case managers, housing specialists, and other staff offer resources, guidance, and encouragement, empowering clients to make the best decisions for their families . Your support helps clients find and maintain stable homes and turn their lives around . We work to end homelessness for families by supporting them through three approaches:

E N D I N G FA M I L Y H O M E L E S S N E S S

Your Support Lights Homes for Families

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National Alliance to End Homelessness leaders, Nan Roman, Gary Parsons, and Irene Mabry Moses present Kelly with the 2018 Excellence in Ending Homelessness Award .

Lights Are ON at The TriumphIn December 2018, in partnership with the DC Department of Human Services, we opened The Triumph (Ward 8) – a new short-term family housing site for 50 families. The Triumph is providing families with safe, dignified emergency shelter and case management support as they seek permanent housing. The facility filled quickly and 30 families have already moved out to a positive home situation.

OUR APPROACHES

Prevention – case management, mediation, budgeting, and limited financial assistance to help families remain stably housed.

Short-term housing – either emergency shelter or transitional housing providing a short-term stay with employment, housing search and other supports.

Long-term solutions – including both rapid re-housing, a short- to medium-term rental assistance with employment search support, and permanent supportive housing, long-term support to stabilize families experiencing chronic homelessness.

We served more people than ever before. Your impact reached:

2,146 children + 1,444 adults

3,590 people

A Voice For The CommunityJennifer, 41, grew up in Baltimore and never had an example of stable housing. Her parents became homeless when she was three years old and she was placed in the foster care system .

In 2001, she moved to DC with her children . After a brief period living in a shelter, Jennifer knew that she and her family needed housing and stability . After being connected to Community of Hope’s housing services, she finally found relief . She was “glad to receive permanent and supportive housing” after so many years of constant moving .

Now Jennifer is able to take full control over her life . With the help of her case manager, she is learning how to budget her money . She understands the importance of financial literacy and hopes to teach budgeting classes to others in the community .

Her experience at Community of Hope has transformed her into a strong advocate for other struggling families . We are encouraged to see her leading change on behalf of so many others .

Permanent SupportiveHousing

We provided HOUSING STABILITY for 1,159 families

Families now in stable housing

85%stable

Homelessness Prevention

635families served

Rapid Re-housing

97%stable

297

99%stable

177

HousingTransitional

92%stable

13

ShelterEmergency

97%stable

71


Note: Housing stability is assessed differently depending on the type of program: prevention, short-term, or long-term approaches .


Without stable housing, good health, and connections to a job and other benefits, how can families lift themselves out of poverty? The income gap in DC continues to grow and many Black residents are experiencing the worst of it, according to the DC Fiscal Policy Institute .

At Community of Hope, our employment specialists connect families to job training courses, educational opportunities, and most importantly, to jobs . In 2018,

our employment specialists worked with 180 families to advance employment opportunities for clients and we conducted outreach to potential employers . We also connected our clients to other resources: health insurance enrollment, access to other supportive benefits, and connection to the hundreds of other amazing organizations with access to food, education, and a host of other needs .

I N C R E A S I N G FA M I L Y - S U S TA I N I N G I N C O M E

You’re Lighting Paths to a BetterFinancial Future

We exceeded our goals for the number of adults who gained or retained EMPLOYMENT

Emergency Shelter

TransitionalHousing

PermanentSupportive Housing

RapidRehousing

20%goal

35%goal

45%actual

47%

28%

37%people were enrolled in health insurance through our insurance enrollment team. Health insurance helps families have better financial

futures if unexpected medical expenses arise and it lets them focus their funds

on food and housing.

759

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Too many community members find leading a healthy life in our nation’s capital extremely difficult . Black residents, who have the lowest median household income in DC, disproportionately live in areas with insufficient access to health care and experience fair or poor health at a rate “over twice that of all other races .” (Health Equity Report: District of Columbia 2018) Without access to preventative health care, manageable health problems can become health crises with long-term consequences .

Our three Federally Qualified health centers are patient-centered medical homes, where we are providing a host of services .

I M P R O V I N G H E A L T H O U T C O M E S

You’re Shedding Light on Disparities and Solutions

OUR SERVICES

Primary Medical Care including sick and well visits for the entire family.

Dental Care that is more than cleanings – including x-rays, extractions, dentures, and dental care plans which are affordable for uninsured and Medicare patients.

Emotional wellness screening and counseling for children and adults, integrated into routine medical care, schools, and other services.

CenteringPregnancy is group prenatal care that offers a self-empowering and peer-oriented approach to teaching women about pregnancy, labor, newborn care, and breastfeeding.

Chronic Disease Care that helps patients suffering from diabetes or hypertension manage their diseases and lead healthier lives.

Reproductive Care Coordinators help patients with family planning and provide reproductive health education.

Refugee Health Education which ensure language assistance and workshops on hygiene, health, and navigating the US healthcare system.

Home Visiting Services for families with infants and toddlers who learn about appropriate physical and emotional development and are connected to resources.

Teen Nights that provide health education to adolescents in a fun and interactive environment.


Your support has made it possible to serve more of our neighbors in need than ever before – and to serve them well . With your partnership, our patients are achieving strong health outcomes that lead to longer, happier lives .


In 2018, Community of Hope provided prenatal care to nearly 700 pregnant women . Many of these women reside in Wards 5, 7, and 8 and are Medicaid recipients .

As if pregnancy and new motherhood isn’t hard enough, our moms face greater challenges:

1 . There are no hospitals on the entire east side of Washington, DC that deliver babies .

2 . Infants born to black mothers are five times more likely to die than infants born to white mothers .*

3 . Thirteen of fourteen maternal deaths in a five year period were black moms .**

We believe that the women we serve from high-risk communities must be wrapped in robust health services .

M AT E R N A L A N D C H I L D H E A L T H

You Lighten Loads for New Moms and Babies

*DC Health Perinatal Health Infant Mortality Report, April 2018 **DC Perinatal Healthy Key Facts

OUR PRENATAL SUPPORTS:

CenteringPregnancy model of prenatal care

Care coordination

Breastfeeding education and support

Access to diapers, baby care kits, and other resources

Home visiting to support moms, dads, and infants

Birth options – hospital or free-standing birth centers

Midwives of color


In the past few months, we have added a number of new Emotional Wellness services, along with our new location at The Commons at Stanton Square .

T H E C O M M O N S AT S TA N T O N S Q U A R E

Welcoming Neighbors to OurNew Community Resource

OUR COMPREHENSIVE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SERVICES:

Now available at all three health centers are quick screenings for anxiety, depression, or trauma for medical patients, along with connections to our therapists for ongoing counseling.

New approaches to serving children through play therapy or supporting strong parental bonds through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

Collaborative counseling services at two Ward 8 elementary schools – Moten Elementary School and Ketcham Elementary School.

Psychiatry offered in person or through telehealth.

Addictions counseling and Medication Assisted Treatment with suboxone for patients with opioid addiction.

< Since we opened The Commons in July 2018, almost 800 people showed

interest in our work or directly benefited from our services at The Commons . We hosted a Nurturing Parenting class, funded by Helping Children Grow; provided homelessness prevention services to families in 149 cases; and educated 74 families about their infants’ and toddlers’ physical and emotional development and connected families to resources; and presented to over 100 Teens at Teen Nights .

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Thank you to the 29 generous sponsors, 33 host committee members, and 420 guests who together helped us raise about $345,000! Christine Carroll, a Community of Hope mom, talked about where darkness shadowed her journey and where the light of her new Community of Hope shone . Our generous partners, neighbors, and friendsgathered for a Give Hope moment, drinks,

hors d’oeuvres, and extraordinary views of the National Mall and US Capitol .

We could not accomplish the work that we do without the support of our generous partners . Because of your commitment, our families have stable housing, high-quality healthcare, and other critical services .

THANK YOU!

N I G H T O F H O P E

You Were a Light in our Community

Clockwise from top left:

Beverly Matlock, Annabelle Lockhart, Rose Alford and Kelly celebrate the

Tom Nees Award for Exceptional Service granted to Ms . Lockhart .

Kelly and Host Committee Co-Chair Melissa McGuire enjoy the program .

Nancy and David Roodberg, DHCD Director Polly Donaldson, Tom and Gerry

Borger, and Chris Smith all work hard to house families every day and show

their support of Community of Hope .

Co-Chair Emily and Raj Madan gives generously at the Give Hope Moment .

Thank you to our Host Committee, sponsors, and attendees for a wonderful celebration!INNOVATION SPONSORThe Bedford Falls Foundation

SUSTAINER SPONSORWalker and DunlopPNCSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Joseph and Lynne Horning

PARTNER SPONSORSSB Capitol SolutionsFort Myer Construction CompanyCareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldHorning BrothersVisionary Eye Doctors/Dr . Lenny Friedman and

Colleen Ryan

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Delia Goncalves, WUSA9

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Emily and Raj Madan, co-chairsMelissa McGuire and Andy Miller, co-chairsMatthew and Lisa BlumensteinJennifer Chilton and Christoph HundackElissa and Tom Davidson Christopher and Maria EarleyAnne and Tom FalatkoLinda Feldmann and Ramon DeCastroLeonard and Colleen FriedmanLouise and Ted GaskinJoanna and Mark GoodinJoe and Catherine HallBrigitte and Charles HerbertJoe and Lynne HorningChris and Carole KernsRob Lazerow and Cabell Jonas-Lazerow

Annabelle and BJ LockhartAmanda and John LovelandJen and Ray MartzAmy McNamer and Jim NeillAndrea Miano and Kevin HodgesCarolyn NilesVernon OakesSara and Peter O’KeefeCaty and Robert PoulinDavid and Nancy RoodbergDick and Katie SnowdonSuzanne SullivanKeven Vance and Phil GersonJayne VisserMallory and Diana WalkerStephen Lee and Maria WeberKimberly Woods


“My world is filled with light now, because of the hope you have given me and my family.”— CHRISTINE CARROLL,

HOUSING CLIENT


Our volunteers are essential in fulfilling the mission at Community of Hope and we are so proud of their support that impacted our programs in 2018 .

Volunteers continue to serve our community by:

• Mentoring youth .

• Serving meals and providing family engagement activities at shelter dinners .

• Hosting birthday parties .

• Helping out at community events .

• Assisting clients with interview preparation .

• Providing legal and human resources advice to staff .

• Serving as doulas for women in labor .

• And so much more .

Thanks to you, our patients and clients can move closer to achieving their personal and professional goals .

O U R A M A Z I N G V O L U N T E E R S

Your Volunteerism LightensOur Families’ Burdens

We are so proud of our mentor, Kristal Lightning, who was not only selected as Community of Hope’s 2019 Mentor of the Year but she was also chosen as one of the three United Way of the National Capital Area and Deloitte’s Mentoring Matters Coalition Mentors of the Year! Kristal and her mentee, Moena, have been together since 2015.

2018 Volunteers – What an Impact451 Individual Volunteers

4,434 Volunteer Hours

97% of Volunteers are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their volunteer experience

100% of Volunteers are “likely” or “very likely” to recommend Community of Hope as a place to volunteer


With your support, we hosted four fun community events for patients, clients, and neighbors throughout the year: Ladies Night In, Commons Grand Opening, Bellevue Back to School Bash, and our Holiday Market . We love being hospitable to our neighbors, creating memory-making moments where people learn about our services and connect to our partners .

B E I N G A G O O D N E I G H B O R

Sharing Light with our Neighbors


HOPE GIVERSA . James and Alice B . Clark FoundationAndrew and Julie Klingenstein Family

Fund, Inc DArcana Foundation DBainum Family FoundationBank of America DBedford Falls Foundation DBezos Day One Families FundRichard and Eleanor Bochner DMorris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation DCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DThe Community Partnership for the

Prevention of HomelessnessWilliam E . Conway, Jr . and Joanne

Barkett Conway DDC Department of Human ServicesDC HealthDC Health Benefits Exchange AuthorityDelta Dental Community Care

FoundationDiane & Norman Bernstein

FoundationDolan Family Foundation DEugene & Agnes Meyer

FoundationFidelity Charitable Donor-

Advised FundGeneral ElectricHelping Children Grow, Inc DHorning Family FundJoseph and Lynne Horning DJulie Jacobson

Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation DJohns Hopkins Health Systems DChris M . and Carole Kerns DLocal Initiatives Support CoalitionPhilip L . Graham Fund DPreservation of Affordable Housing, Inc DPrince Charitable Trusts DBruce Rosenblum and

Lori Laitman Rosenblum DSchwab Charitable Fund DShare FundShrensky Foundation Inc DLewis and Barbara Shrensky DThe Greater Washington Community

FoundationU .S . Department of Health and

Human ServicesU .S . Department of Housing and

Urban DevelopmentUnited Way of the National Capital Area

O U R 2 0 1 8 S U P P O R T E R S

Your Gifts Gave Hope

D Sustainers of Hope give monthly donations . For more information visit https://www.communityofhopedc.org/donate/sustainers-of-hopeD Campaign donor for Marie Reed Health Center or The Commons in 2018D Night of Hope Sponsor

Community of Hope is grateful to be included as one of the Bezos Day One Families Fund’s first investments . The one-time $5 million grant will be expended over the next four years to support Community of Hope’s work to end family homelessness in Washington, DC .

The funds will allow Community of Hope to expand and deepen its full range of services for families experiencing homelessness, and to address the urgent needs of family homelessness in a way that provides long-term change .

Not only will these funds increase the number of people served, but they will allow the organization to strategically partner on innovative ways to meet the needs of families who are experiencing homelessness .

Thank you, Bezos Day One Families Fund!

Caty Poulin has long been an advocate for children, families, emotional wellness and all our work . Led by husband, Robert, her family and friends honored her by giving and naming the Caty Poulin Child and Family Interaction Zone at The Commons at Stanton Square .

https://www.communityofhopedc.org/donate/sustainers-of-hope


HEALERSBrett and Catherine Abbott DAdams Morgan Forget-Me-Not Fund DThe Benevity Community Impact FundG . Thomas and Geraldine BorgerElizabeth Roberts Boyle and Alex BoyleAlan CampbellCapital One, N .A .The Church of the Nazarene, IncNaomi and Nehemiah Cohen FoundationCommunity Foundation of Greater MemphisThe David M . Schwarz Architects, Inc .Fort Myer Construction DGallup, Inc .The Green Charitable Foundation, Inc .Martin Hahn and Colleen MartinHorning Brothers Company DDavid C . and Becca KernsBen KlemensElissa Leonard and Jay PowellLois and Richard England Family FoundationEmily and Raj Madan

Andrea S . Miano and Kevin Hodges D

The Northern Trust Charitable Giving Program

Optum/The Advisory Board Company

Gail K . PasterRoxana and John PierceThe PNC Financial Services

Group DKim Sweeney Polo and Jose PoloPowell Family Charitable TrustMarsha Y . ReevesSB Capitol Solutions DThe Shafer Philanthropic Family FundSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP DPatricia Stonesifer and Michael KinsleySuzanne SullivanBrian and Debbie SweeneyMolly O . SweeneyRachelle Toman and Kirsten BarrettUrban Land Institute Washington

Carrie and Steve VanRoekelWalker & Dunlop LLC DMallory and Diana WalkerMaria B . Weber and Stephen Lee Weber D DWalter Weiss and Susan OkieWorld Bank Community Connections FundStephanie and Raymond WrightCindy and Merrill Yavinsky DMary and Michael Young


HOME BUILDERSAECD Group, LLC DAmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia DCheryl Amyx and Michael Morehouse DAnonymousBank of America Charitable Gift FundBNSF Railway CompanyDerek and Laura ByerleeCardinal Engineering, LLCCity First Bank of DC DKim ClendeninPaul and Ana Collins

Tom and Elissa Davidson DThe Dennis M . Barry Charitable FundChristopher and Maria EarleyLinda A . Feldmann and Ramon de CastroLinda J . FisherLeonard Friedman, MD and Colleen Ryan DGeorges Lurcy Charitable & Educational TrustRichard and Patricia GreeneJerome A . and Deena L . Kaplan Family

FoundationLenzner Family Foundation

Jennifer and Ray MartzMelissa McGuire and Andrew MillerOakes ManagementSara and Peter O’Keefe DThe PMRC Foundation, Inc .Dirk I . RobinsonLiz and Gael SullivanKelly Sweeney McShane and Kevin McShane DT . Rowe PriceUnitedHealth Group

Tom and Elissa Davidson enjoy our donor reception with their guests .




FAMILY STRENGTHENERSRose E . Alford DAnthem, Inc . DDavid and Deborah AstroveBrian C . BakerJulien R . BakerTabari M . and DaJoie Baker DBank of America WDC East MarketPeter Barrett and Katherine Epes DKaren K . and James R . BeardsleyAlfredo Benavides and Martha

Moss-BenavidesDavid and Rebecca Bibb DAislinn BlackBlessed Sacrament Brownie Troop

#971Matthew and Lisa Marie BlumensteinBontempo Ohly Capital Mgmt LLCDeborah H . and Jacob A .

BouknightBrown AdvisoryNancy Caldwell McGuireCharles Delmar FoundationCourtney Clark Pastrick and R .

Scott PastrickWilliam CordesJudy DanishSteven K . Davidson and Claudia

CallawayJeffrey and Tamara DiermanAmy Dunbar and Theodore Hester

EAB/The Advisory Board CompanyEverett EhrlichRichard and Diana EnglandFacebookFEHR & PEERSFJC Donor Advised FundsKarin FlynnForrester Construction CompanyAlison Kiehl FriedmanMichael and Elizabeth GalvinWilliam T . Garcia and Alma M .

AngottiLeah and Mark Garrett D DRichard GluckTawara D . Goode DLiran and Karen GordonJonathan Greenberg DCharity Coffey Gribbin DCatherine and Joe HallHealth Services for Children With

Special NeedsCarla Henke, MD DBrigitte and Charles HerbertHomesnap DHope Housing Jenna K . HowardThe HSC Health Care System DRob and Susan HueyAllison Hughes and Arun IvaturyIndustrial Bank D

Darnell and David Jayne DMaryann Johnson and Ed NoonanJunior League Of WashingtonKatzAbosch DMichael KenefickKathryn LazerowRobert Lazerow and

Cabell Jonas-Lazerow DJames LemertNancy Liebermann and Joe GodlesConnie LiermanLockton Companies DJudith and Charles LyonsMaddie Merriweather, IncDavid and Patricia MarkeyThe Matz Family FoundationTimothy and Jane MatzWilliam and Carol McGrathAmy McNamer and Jim NeillAndrea E . and Nejdat R . MullaNational Cooperative Bank DVernon OakesSheila Ohlsson Walker and William

WalkerJessica Pahl DPalm Facility Services DCharles C . and Susan ParsonsThe Pew Charitable TrustsMolly Raiser

Victoria Roberts and Michael J . Little D

Jill Rosenbaum Meyer and Richard Meyer D

Louisa D . RubinfienThe San Francisco FoundationMelissa Skolfield and Frank CurtisMildred C . SmithListi and Alan SobbaJane and Herb StevensHank StueverKevin Sweeney and Danielle

Dienert SweeneyTrusted Health Plan DUSI Insurance Services DVrunda VaghelaValor Development DVermont Energy Investment Corp .Visionary Ophthalmology, LLC DVoorthuis Opticians Inc . DMark and Natalie WadeWC Smith DPamela WeissDov N . WeitmanRachel M . Weller DWells Fargo Philanthropy FundStephen J . WeyerZimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLPVictoria O . and Harvey Zuckerman

Rediet Abebe, Jeff Milota, Wency Coleman, and Lekeisha Vone of sponsor Horning Brothers enjoy the capitol view .

Host Committee members Chris and Carole Kerns and Vernon Oakes lit up our special night .

We enjoyed seeing Dr . Thandeki Myeni and Michael Bing from sponsor Visionary Eye Doctors .



FRIENDSAdam Medical

Equipment, IncDoreen M . Adger DOlubunmi Akinadewo DEric AlexanderShirley G . Ali DRobert and Jane AsherGamal Baker, DDSLionel Baker, DDSRita BambergerBarbara Notz Hines

FoundationJames and Linda BeersAmber Boyd-EiholzerJanice P . Buffo DBrenda and Angel

CamachoMatthew Canter DRichard and Judy

CarfagnoCarlyle Group Wealth

SharingKevin and Prudence CarrPatricia Carter

Sara Cartmill DThe Catalogue for

Philanthropy, Greater Washington D

Lynne ChandlerAdam CheslerJennifer Chilton and

Christoph HundackGabriel and Joan

ChristianHeather H . and James

G . ClessurasCommunity House

ChurchJohn and Jinx DouglassErin DozierAnthony EpsteinAnne and Thomas

FalatkoKieran FallonHoward and Carol FogleMelanie and Rick FolstadJanet and John Forlines

Ari B . Gerstman and Valerie Baron

Mark and Joanna Goodin

Darlene and Rennie Grant

Nancy Hammond and Ken Hawes

Benjamin Harris and Christina Barry D

Cathy Heald DThe Helaine and

Ronald Mario FundAnne and Basil

Henderson DGary and Angela HenkeNancy Herman and

Frances HalfakerJaime HernandezTherese G . Hock and

Joseph G . Hock, Jr .Lawrence and Lenore

HorowitzJolene Houser and Jim

Diller

IACMarcia J . Jackson-

HooperDavid JonesJames KeyLee and Alec KochEric and Susan LarsenMark and Lynnette LeachStephanie LeonettiNaomi and Richard

LindahlLeah LiszkaLockhart’s Insurance

ServicesAmanda and John

LovelandHelaine and Ronald

MarioSue A . MarshallAnn K . and John P .

McAllisterLucy and Thad McBrideMargaret K . and Keith P .

McCormick

John M . McCulloughAllan and Darina

McKelvieMargaret McMullen DSharon McShaneSuzanne and Gary

Mead D DMeiger HealthJennifer and Alan

MooreEileen Moore-WileyDorothea NewportRobert and Rebecca

NicholsCarolyn NilesDavid ParkPayPal Giving FundSteve PflegerSarah Puro and Amanda

Helin DSimon and Laura

ReynoldsDavid and Nancy

Roodberg

Pamela E . SchaefferRuth Schickel D DEd and Nell ShapiroNichole SkoylesYael SmileyGene SpencerMartha TalleyCarl Thomas, Jr .Tessa Thompson, MDCarla and Wayne

Turnage D DUnited Way Metro

ChicagoKeven Vance and

Philip Gerson DVanguard CharitablePatricia A . Wand DThe Washington Post

CompanyPamela and James W .

WisePaul WolfowitzJulie ZauzmerStephen Zwirn

CORPORATE PARTNERS, FAITH-BASED GROUPS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT SUPPORTERS1SourceAssociation of American Medical CollegesBookbindersThe Carlyle GroupCHP MintzConsigli ConstructionDC Diaper BankDC Primary Care AssociationDodie Brady and Global Harmony

Through Personal ExcellenceEABEdlavitch Jewish Community Center of

Washington, DC

Foley Hoag LLPForrester Construction CompanyGallup, IncGeorgetown Day SchoolGreater First Baptist ChurchHomesnapHuntington IngallsThe Invisible Hand FundKeyBankNational Air Traffic Controllers AssociationParamount Baptist ChurchPeriod Empowerment Project, Georgetown

Catherine and Robert Poulin DTanger OutletsUrban Land Institute, WashingtonVedder Price PCVeturah Thomas and friendsWashington National CathedralWilliam J . & Dorothy K . O’Neill

FoundationWomen Giving BackThe World Bank GroupWUSA9 NewsZimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP




F O L L O W U S I N T H E N E W S

Telling Our Story on the Airwaves and Print Community of Hope earned 45 media spots in 2018 . If you would like to read more of our featured articles please visit our website www.communityofhopedc.org/newsroom .

WUSA 9 NEWSDC non-profit “changed my life” by providing quality healthcare in Ward 8“It’s not easy to remain optimistic about healthcare in D .C .’s Ward 8, which has some of the highest disparities of health outcomes in the Metropolitan area, but a non-profit is working to change that . Community of Hope is a place where residents can feel they can belong, and where they can get access to quality healthcare for the entire family .”https://on.wusa9.com/2Eh8BcO

THE WASHINGTON POSTD.C. has a high maternal mortality rate. Lawmakers want to know why. “Community of Hope says making its predominantly black patients feel welcome is crucial to their safety, so women come for care regularly during pregnancy and problems that necessitate referrals to hospitals are spot-ted early .” https://wapo.st/2Vya6sw

THE ATLANTIC Why Are So Many Women Dying From Pregnancy in D.C.?“Maternity Desert, a new documentary from The Atlantic, follows Amber Pierre, a 24-year-old African-American woman living in southeast D .C . Pierre is pregnant with her second child . After two previous miscarriages, she is navigating a high-risk pregnancy that, combined with her Medicaid coverage, requires she visit a hospital every two weeks to be seen by an Ob-Gyn .” http://bit.ly/2w9sf5G

WUSA 9 anchor Lesli Foster with Community of Hope patient, Gracie Brown

http://www.communityofhopedc.org/newsroom

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S TAY I N V O L V E D

More Ways You Can Shine Even Brighter There are many ways you can get involved . Learn more about getting involved below .

DONATEHelp your neighbors – low-income and homeless families and individuals in DC – receive the housing and healthcare they desperately need .

• Visit communityofhopedc.org/donate to Give Today .

• Give monthly . Join Sustainers of Hope .

• Participate in your employer’s Workplace Giving Campaign or Corporate Match Gifts Program .

VOLUNTEEROur volunteer program offers a number of individual and group volunteer activities – matching a wide range of interests and skills .

Go to www.communityofhopedc.com/volunteer to find out how to dedicate your talents and passions to help us care for families, improve lives and lead change .

MENTOROur mentoring program matches youth in our housing programs between the ages of 8 to 18 with a compassionate, committed, and responsible adult mentor for a minimum of one year .

If you’re interested in providing opportunities for education and personal growth, while making a difference in the lives of local youth, apply to be a mentor . www.communityofhopedc.org/mentor

WISHLISTTogether we serve families who are going through major transitions . Our clients are on the verge of homelessness, have just exited shelter, or simply need extra help to care for their young families .

Support them by providing kitchenware, linens, infant clothing, or cleaning supplies .

For more information about the needs of our families, visit our In-kind Donations page . We make it easy to purchase directly from our Amazon Wish List at bit.ly/COHwishlist.

On The Cover: The Gorman Family exited Girard Street Apartments to their own home in 2018 after being in Community of Hope’s housing program for 90 days . They were featured in a video produced by CNN’s Courageous Studio, as a part of the Champions for Change series, sponsored by Charles Schwab . http://bit.ly/TheGormanFamily

Caring for Families. Improving Lives. Leading Change.

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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2018

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Community of Hope site-based program,either housing or health center

Home of a recently or formerly homeless familystill served by Community of Hope

Areas where most health patients live

School-based emotional wellnessprovided by Community of Hope

The Commons at Stanton SquareResource Center

Girard Street Apartments

Family Health and Birth Center

Marie Reed Health Center

Conway Health and Resource CenterAdministrative and Housing Offi ces

Mississippi Avenue andArcher Park Apartments

Rapid Rehousing andEmployment Teams

Hope Apartments

The TriumphShort-Term Family Housing

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Administrative and Housing Offices

Conway Health and Resource Center

4 Atlantic Street, SWWashington, DC 20032202 .407 .7747

Our Mission

Our Mission is to create opportunities for low-income families in Washington, DC, including those experiencing homelessness, to achieve good health, a stable home, family-sustaining income and hope .

Our Approach

Community of Hope advances our mission by providing direct services to families, advocating for system change, collaborating with others, and utilizing a person-centered, strengths-based, integrated approach to our work .

Our Values

To serve with compassion, integrity and respect .To strive for excellence .

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